These pages are specifically for individuals coordinating the 2007 Spectrum Leadership Institute. Please do not edit unless you are listed as a coordinator below. If you have interest in planning future Institutes, contact the Office for Diversity and Spectrum at 800-545-2433 ext. 5048 or email spectrum@ala.org.

These pages are specifically for individuals coordinating the 2007 Spectrum Leadership Institute. Please do not edit unless you are listed as a coordinator below. If you have interest in planning future Institutes, contact the Office for Diversity and Spectrum at 800-545-2433 ext. 5048 or email spectrum@ala.org.

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'''''Note to Coordinators'''''<br>

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To update information on this wiki please complete this two-step process for every update you do:

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*Find the session you need to update ''on this page'' below, click edit, remove your name and replace with the word "CONFIRMED".

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*Email bio, email address (and if possible photo) of speaker to Gwendolyn Prellwitz '''''no later than March 16th'''''.

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Any standard speaker communications you may need can be found on the [http://wikis.ala.org/spectrum/index.php?title=Standard_Speaker_Communication_Documents&action=edit Speaker Communications] page. Please note these documents need editing.

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Room information is not available just yet but all speakers will receive a final confirmation from Gwendolyn (POF committee will notify those participants) when the room assignments are finalized.

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*Angela Barnes, 2000 Spectrum Scholar

*Angela Barnes, 2000 Spectrum Scholar

*Lana Thelen, 2005 Spectrum Scholar

*Lana Thelen, 2005 Spectrum Scholar

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*Luis Mendes, 2003 Spectrum Scholar

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*Luiz Mendes, 2003 Spectrum Scholar

*Maria Carpenter, 1999 Spectrum Scholar

*Maria Carpenter, 1999 Spectrum Scholar

*Mark Puente, 2003 Spectrum Scholar

*Mark Puente, 2003 Spectrum Scholar

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*Rachel Carreron, 2003 Spectrum Scholar

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*Rachel Garza Carreón, 2003 Spectrum Scholar

*Shannon Jones, 2001 Spectrum Scholar

*Shannon Jones, 2001 Spectrum Scholar

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*Sonia Alcantara, 2005 Spectrum Scholar

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*Sonia Alcantara, 2004 Spectrum Scholar

*Tamika McCollough, 1998 Spectrum Scholar

*Tamika McCollough, 1998 Spectrum Scholar

*Gwendolyn Prellwitz, ALA Staff Liaison

*Gwendolyn Prellwitz, ALA Staff Liaison

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*Tarshel Beards, ALA Staff Liaison

==Schedule of Events w/ Speaker Coordinator Assignments==

==Schedule of Events w/ Speaker Coordinator Assignments==

===Wednesday, June 20, 2007===

===Wednesday, June 20, 2007===

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'''Meet & Greet [''Alanna & Mark'']<br>

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====Meet & Greet====

'''2-3:15pm<br>

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Join us for cookies and beverages and take the opportunity to learn more about your fellow 2006 Spectrum Scholars.

Join us for cookies and beverages and take the opportunity to learn more about your fellow 2006 Spectrum Scholars.

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'''4:15-5:30pm<br>

'''4:15-5:30pm<br>

'''''Featuring:'''''

'''''Featuring:'''''

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*Welcome to DC ['''''Angela''''']: Ginnie Cooper, Chief Librarian, District of Columbia Public Library

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*Welcome to DC [CONFIRMED]: Ginnie Cooper, Chief Librarian, District of Columbia Public Library

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*Welcome to Profession ['''''Gwendolyn''''']: Robert Newlen, head of the Legislative Relations Office--Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress

The writing is on the wall--personal branding is not a trend, it’s survival. Being too passive about your career will likely result in your being “passed over” for plum assignments and new job opportunities. Join the Office for Diversity as we invite notable Library Journal “Mover and Shaker” award winners to share tips for creating a personal trademark, navigating the career ladder, and inventing and reinventing yourself. Not to be missed!<br>

The writing is on the wall--personal branding is not a trend, it’s survival. Being too passive about your career will likely result in your being “passed over” for plum assignments and new job opportunities. Join the Office for Diversity as we invite notable Library Journal “Mover and Shaker” award winners to share tips for creating a personal trademark, navigating the career ladder, and inventing and reinventing yourself. Not to be missed!<br>

Coordinated by Sonia Alcantara (2004 Spectrum Scholar), Tamika Barnes McCollough (1998 Spectrum Scholar) and Shannon D. Jones (2001 Spectrum Scholar). The Professional Options Fair allows participants the chance to visit with representatives from a wide range of library environments and professional organizations. Representatives from ALA’s ethnic caucuses and affinity groups will also be in attendance. Take full advantage of this unique opportunity to explore your options and network by visiting as many tables as you can.

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Review the Professional Options Fair Brochure for more information on stations and participants.

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'''[[Professional Options Fair]]<br>

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Coordinated by Sonia Alcantara (2004 Spectrum Scholar), Tamika Barnes McCollough (1998 Spectrum Scholar) and Shannon D. Jones (2001 Spectrum Scholar). The Professional Options Fair allows participants the chance to visit with representatives from a wide range of library environments and professional organizations. Representatives from ALA’s ethnic caucuses and affinity groups will also be in attendance. Take full advantage of this unique opportunity to explore your options and network by visiting as many tables as you can.

1:30-3pmClosing address by Lance Query, Dean of Libraries, Tulane University. Certificates of Achievement will be conferred. The Institute will end with a Reflection and Recognition ceremony coordinated by Maria Hudson Carpenter . All former Scholars should be invited.

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['''''Gwendolyn, Maria, Tamika, Mark, Alanna, Angela'''''] All former Scholars should be invited.

Latest revision as of 16:43, 7 November 2007

These pages are specifically for individuals coordinating the 2007 Spectrum Leadership Institute. Please do not edit unless you are listed as a coordinator below. If you have interest in planning future Institutes, contact the Office for Diversity and Spectrum at 800-545-2433 ext. 5048 or email spectrum@ala.org.

Note to Coordinators
To update information on this wiki please complete this two-step process for every update you do:

Find the session you need to update on this page below, click edit, remove your name and replace with the word "CONFIRMED".

Email bio, email address (and if possible photo) of speaker to Gwendolyn Prellwitz no later than March 16th.

Any standard speaker communications you may need can be found on the Speaker Communications page. Please note these documents need editing.

Room information is not available just yet but all speakers will receive a final confirmation from Gwendolyn (POF committee will notify those participants) when the room assignments are finalized.

A Brand Called “YOU”: Tips for Breaking Out of the Pack and Making Your Mark7-9pm
The writing is on the wall--personal branding is not a trend, it’s survival. Being too passive about your career will likely result in your being “passed over” for plum assignments and new job opportunities. Join the Office for Diversity as we invite notable Library Journal “Mover and Shaker” award winners to share tips for creating a personal trademark, navigating the career ladder, and inventing and reinventing yourself. Not to be missed!Featuring:

[CONFIRMED]Miguel Figueroa:

[CONFIRMED]Veronda Pitchford: Urban Libraries Council

[CANNOT ATTEND]Felton Thomas: Las Vegas-Clark County Will not be arriving until Friday and regrets that he can't attend--Lana 12:54, 12 March 2007 (CST)

Professional Options Fair7-9pm
Coordinated by Sonia Alcantara (2004 Spectrum Scholar), Tamika Barnes McCollough (1998 Spectrum Scholar) and Shannon D. Jones (2001 Spectrum Scholar). The Professional Options Fair allows participants the chance to visit with representatives from a wide range of library environments and professional organizations. Representatives from ALA’s ethnic caucuses and affinity groups will also be in attendance. Take full advantage of this unique opportunity to explore your options and network by visiting as many tables as you can.
Note add Lana Thelen from Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library